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Kenaniah Dodson
Results-driven professional with a strong background in business operations, policy analysis, and data-driven decision-making. I completed my undergraduate studies in Business with a Concentration in Law, and I am currently in a Master’s Program in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics.
Currently searching for a market research position that allows me to design actionable decisions using visualization and comprehensive framework to help companies achieve metric goals.
Education
M.S. Candidate in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Coursework in policy analysis, research methods, data-driven decision-making, and program evaluation
- Conducted projects analyzing government-disclosed census data to identify connections between household income and public sector factors
B.A. in Business with a Concentration in Law
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2024 - 2022
- Completed degree in business, including coursework in business design, market research, and marketing
- Minor in Law, with a Concentration in law related to business field
Selected Positions
Store Manager
Raleigh, NC
Starbucks Coffee Company
2025 - 2023
- Analyzed business data to implement changes that promote efficiency and financial growth
- Reported KPI and operational data to identify trends and drive improvements
- Managed and developed teams to optimize performance and achieve metric goals
Assistant Store Manager
Raleigh, NC
Starbucks Coffee Company
2023 - 2022
- Led workforce planning and scheduling to align with business needs and customer demand
- Utilized data analytics to track inventory trends and identify future investment opportunities
- Enhanced team productivity through training and mentorship programs
Budget & Fiscal Analysis
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
N/A
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis
Selected Analytical Experience
Data Analysis & Visualization
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
N/A
- Proficient in R, RStudio, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products, for big data analysis and trend identification
Program Evaluation
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
N/A
- Skilled in assessing research models, evaluating policies, and developing evidence-based recommendations
Legislative Processes
Raleigh, NC
Arizona State University
N/A
- Knowledge of policy development, government operations, and regulatory frameworks; strengthened by coursework in Business Law and Minor in Law